What is Saw Stop Technology?

In 2000, Dr. Stephen Gass developed flesh-detection technology known as Saw Stop. Saw Stop passes an electrical current through the saw blade. If the current detects contact with skin, it deploys a blade brake to stop the rotation of the blade in roughly 3-5 milliseconds. The difference in the level of injury to the operator is enormous. Without Saw Stop, the operator will likely lose a finger or suffer another type of serious injury. With Saw Stop, the operator will only receive a nick.

You are probably asking: why hasn't this technology been implemented on every table saw on the market? Good question. Dr. Gass has approached the major saw manufacturers but they have refused to incorporate the technology claiming it would destroy the market for cheap saws. The manufacturers also do not want to have to pay to license Gass' technology.

As a result, Gass has lobbied the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt a standard requiring a blade brake be incorporated into table saws. To date, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has been unwilling to implement a standard but court cases and public support may ultimately achieve the desired result.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a table saw accident, one of our award-winning lawyers will review your case, answer your questions and clearly explain your legal options. At the Law Offices of John Day, we handle all table saw cases on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid if we recover money for you. We have recovered well over $100 million for our satisfied clients and we would like to help you and your family too.

Contact us online or call us anytime at 615-742-4880 or toll-free at 866-812-8787.

Everything was great. You guys are a great representative. I was satisfied with everything. Truly appreciate John Day and his hard-working staff. Jamar Gibson

★★★★★

We thought that you did an excellent job in representing us in our lawsuit. We would recommend you to anyone. Mitch Deese

★★★★★

The Law Offices of John Day is, without a doubt, the best in Nashville! They treated me with the utmost respect and tended to my every need. No question went unanswered. I was always kept informed of every step in the process. I received phenomenal results; I couldn't ask for more. I would definitely hire the Law Offices of John Day again.Anthony Santiago

★★★★★

I would definitely recommend to anyone to hire John Day's law firm because everyone was helpful, made everything clear and got the job done. I am satisfied with how my case was handled. June Keomahavong

★★★★★

It's been a long battle but this firm has been very efficient and has done a remarkable job for me! I highly recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance. Everyone has always been very kind and kept me informed of all actions promptly. Linda Bush

★★★★★

I had a great experience with the Law Offices of John Day. The staff was very accommodating, and my phone calls/emails were always responded to in a timely manner. They made the entire process very easy and stress-free for me, and I had confidence that my case was in good hands. I am very happy with the results, and I highly recommend!Casey Hutchinson

We serve the following localities: Davidson County including Antioch, Goodlettsville, Hermitage, Joelton, Madison, Nashville, and Old Hickory; Dickson County including Charlotte, Dickson, and White Bluff; Maury County including Columbia, Mount Pleasant, and Spring Hill; Montgomery County including Clarksville; Rutherford County including Murfreesboro; Sumner County including Gallatin, Hendersonville, and Portland; Williamson County including Franklin; and Wilson County including Lebanon.